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Power controller, power generation system, and control method of power controller

US6800963B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2002
Grant dateOct 5, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power controllerincludes power storage means for storing DC power from DC power generation means that.Power conversion means include a DC/DC converter that converts a voltage when receiving a DC input.Charge and discharge means discharge electric power from the power storage means to the power conversion means and charge DC power from the DC power generation means in the power storage means. The charge and discharge means are provided among the DC power generation means, the power storage means and the power conversion means.Detection means detect electric energy of an external power load to which power from at least the power conversion means is supplied.Control means control operation of the charge and discharge means on the basis of the detected electric energy.

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